I tested 14 top shop vacs to see how they fared with wet and dry messes, and evaluated their suction power, portability and ease of use. Three came out as the best.

From 'wade-ins' to litigation that reached the Supreme Court, the Tampa Bay area played a critical role in desegregating ...

After witnessing my father’s tortuous battle with the illness I wanted to understand my own risk, so I visited a brain expert ...

Emergencies in the water can happen at any time. While the Boy Scout motto is “Be Prepared,” that mantra also applies to Cub Scouts, many of whom will move on to the next rung of the ladder. To that ...

Skopii was launched by the research group of Ameet J. Pinto, the Carlton S. Wilder Associate Professor in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Pinto also serves as the faculty director ...

Water powers our lives. It feeds our crops, keeps factories running, generates electricity, and fills our taps. But until now, no one had a clear, national picture of how much water we're using—and ...

I take hydration seriously, but this reusable, smart water bottle helped me realize I wasn't drinking enough water.

A wet dress rehearsal is a designated time before launch when engineers and crew conduct testing of the spacecraft. During this final test, the Orion spacecraft that will house the astronauts and the ...

Arlington Water Utilities is offering free sprinkler test kits in February to encourage efficient lawn watering and reduce ...

I tested bath towels and bath towel sets from popular brands such as Quince and Pottery Barn to see which are worth buying. Two came out as the absolute best.

There's federal money for local schools to test their water for lead, which can be dangerous for kids. Many school systems opt not to test their faucets, even if it's free.

Whether you’re heading on a multi-day trek or need waterproof shoes for countryside walks, these are the best boots for the job – tried and tested by our writer ...